Thursday, October 16, 2025

Burning Issues

Soaring Food, Basic Commodity Prices

BY: MORRO ML MINTEH The price of Commodities has yet again increased across major markets in the Municipality and the rest of the country. This...

How Many Stateless Persons Will The Deprivation Of Id Cards Create...

QUESTION OF THE DAY The issuing of ID cards should be scrutinised by independent and impartial observers. The UN, AU and ECOWAS should engage the...

When Will The Faraba Banta Commission Of Inquiry Report Be Published?

QUESTION OF THE DAY The significance of establishing a commission of inquiry is to allow an independent view of a situation to guide policy decisions....

Has The Chief Justice Started On The Right Footing In Appointing...

QUESTION OF THE DAY The announcement of the death in prison custody of Louis Gomez, former Deputy Director of the National Intelligence Agency in the...

Rigorous Screening Of ID Cards Claimants

By Kebba Secka Rigorous screening is applied be approval is given for the issuing of national identity cards. This has resulted in many claims for...

How Is Gov’t Going To Handle The Death Of Louis Gomez...

QUESTION OF THE DAY The Office of the President should issue a statement on the steps the government intends to take to get to the...

Pensioners Bitterly Lament Low Allowances, Other Payments

By Yankuba Jallow  A representative body of Government Pensioners walked into the offices of Foroyaa Newspaper on Monday October 15th 2018, to bitterly lament to...

Does The National Assembly Have A Code Of Conduct And A...

QUESTION OF THE DAY: The National Assembly is an oversight institution. It has to have a code of conduct and a Committee on ethics. In...

Residents of Tallinding Medina Decry Insufficient Water Supply

By Yankuba Jallow The inhabitants of Tallinding Medina decry of inaccessible supply of water during an outreach programme organized by the Ward Development Committee, headed...

Which Authority Is Responsible For The Delay In Issuing Licence To...

QUESTION OF THE DAY: PURA is responsible for advising the Minister which applicant is qualified to establish radio and television stations. It is important for Foroyaa...

Are Brikama Magistrates Mobile?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Reports reaching Foroyaa indicate that magistrates at the Brikama Magistrates Court who are eight in number, are provided with only one...

Former NIA Deputy Chief Dies In Prison Custody

By Mustapha Jallow Former Deputy Director General of the National Intelligence Agency who was standing trial at the Banjul high court with 7 other agents...

Is It Statutory For Political Parties To Hold Bi –Annual Congresses?

QUESTION OF THE DAY The Elections Act was amended in July 2015. The amendment made it a requirement for registered political parties to have regional...

Passengers, Drivers Raise Concerns On Lack Of Transport

By: Morro Ml Minteh Commuters who spoke to this reporter, have expressed their concerns against drivers plying between Serrekunda, Tabokto, Lamin and Brikama, and the...

Authorities at Physical Planning, Sherrif’s Division On ‘Tawuto’ Demolition Exercise

By Louise Jobe On the issue of the demolition exercise at Tawuto village in the Kombo North district last Tuesday 2nd October 2018, this reporter...

Should A Member Of The National Assembly Receive Personal Gifts From...

QUESTION OF THE DAY According to section 102 paragraph (e) of the Constitution, responsibilities of the members of the National Assembly include, advising the President...

What Is The State Of The Investigation Into The Production Of...

QUESTION OF THE DAY Foroyaa has constantly been exposing that deposits of Zircon, Ilmenite and rutile were being exploited without accountability and transparency. It has...

Would The Minister For Basic And Secondary Education Issue A Press...

QUESTION OF THE DAY It is absolutely essential for the Minister to issue a statement on the free education package of the government and what...

How Far Has Gambia Gone In Being An Oil Producing Nation?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Speculation are rife that The Gambia is about to exploit its oil potential. Some have even started to count the chicken...

Demolition Of Buildings In Tawuto Village

By Louise Jobe 30 compounds were yesterday demolished in Tawuto Village, Old Yundum Constituency. Those involved in the demolition exercise were accompanied by personnel from...